The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (15 - 16)
€ 19,000
€ 23,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.5
68.2
76.6
66.2 in
Width
68.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
97.2
156.3
101.9
161
156.3 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
6R
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6050 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Clio R.S.
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
474 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Renault Clio R.S.
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft
